There once was a time,
(a time before time)
when trust was free and fulfilled
with the touch of a hand
in a hand.

When innocence begat
innocence
in the hearts of young
and old.

There once was time,
(once upon a time)
when honor was true
and given
with the touch of a hand
in a hand.

When kindness begat
kindness
in the hearts of young
and old.

There once was a time,
(was there ever a time)
when faith in humanity
grew and lived
with the touch of a hand
in a hand.

When graciousness begat
graciousness
in the hearts of young
and old.

There once was a time,
(there must have been a time)
when tears and fears
were soothed
by the touch of a hand
in a hand.

When healing begat 
healing
in the hearts of young
and old.

There once was a time,
(will this be the time)
when simple truth
was accepted
by the touch of a hand
in a hand.

When generosity begat
generosity
in the hearts of young
and old.

There once was time,
(this must surely be the time)
when happiness
brought tears of joy
by the touch of a hand
in a hand.

When life and love begets
love and life
in the hearts of young
and old.

This has to be the time.